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Sports bar to open in Samler Building in Lebanon

The Samler on 8th, poised to open in the landmark building on Monday, will feature American cuisine

By LES STEWARTLebanon Daily News

Updated:
04/05/2013 04:08:50 PM EDT

The Samler Building stands at 800 Cumberland St. in Lebanon on Friday. Come Monday, the address will be the home of the Samler on 8th, a sports bar featuring American cuisine and 11 televisions for patrons viewing. (LEBANON DAILY NEWS LES STEWART)

A new restaurant will open Monday in downtown Lebanon.

The Samler on 8th will be at 800 Cumberland St., on the corner of Eighth and Cumberland streets. The opening is set for 4 p.m.

Restaurant owner Derek Ninkovich said the restaurant will feature American cuisine in a sports bar/pub atmosphere. The restaurant will have 11 televisions for viewing sporting events, he said.

Ninkovich said he has applied for a liquor license for the establishment and is awaiting approval from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

After Ninkovich receives the liquor license, the restaurant will have 28 draft beers.

The hours will be 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. After Ninkovich receives the liquor license, the restaurant will be open to 2 a.m., he said.

The restaurant will seat about 70, including 22 at the bar and 48 at the tables, he said.